Swalecliffe Cattery

18/03/2026

Zara 😻

17/03/2026

University of Wi******er research into cat health and diet

04/03/2026

Yesterday we received the sad news that beautiful, gentle Angus has made his way across the rainbow bridge 🌈😿

27/02/2026

Latest availability update: We are fully booked 10th-21st March, 24th-30th May and 27th-31st August and have very low availability in April. Please make your bookings as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

06/01/2026

01/01/2026

Looking forward to seeing all our feline friends for their holidays in 2026! (Book early!!)😻

31/12/2025

We heard the sad news today that Tinkerbell has crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈😿

30/12/2025

2026 BOOKINGS

Please make your 2026 bookings as soon as possible as dates are filling quickly, especially during school holiday periods

Please note we are fully booked 1- 8th February and 15th -17th February

25/12/2025

Twiggy and Mr. Jones would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄

15/12/2025

Magnificent Mini 😻

03/12/2025

If your cat suddenly screams like it’s announcing breaking news every time a man walks in, science says that might actually be true.

A new study found that cats often meow louder at men than women. Researchers noticed that the moment a man enters the room, many cats raise their voice, meow more often and sometimes sound like they are demanding immediate attention.

The reason is actually pretty simple. Scientists think cats have learned that men don’t always respond to soft meows, so they make their voices louder to be heard. It’s their way of communicating, not just being dramatic.

Since adult cats don’t normally meow to each other, this louder vocalizing is something they developed just for humans. They’re trying to talk to us in the only way they know how.

So the next time your cat suddenly becomes a tiny siren around a man, remember they’re not just yelling for fun. They’re trying to make sure their human actually listens.

References:
Kinship... Cats Meow Louder at Men (and Honestly, We Don’t Blame Them), New Study Finds
Parade... Cats Yell More at Men, According to New Study